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Every once in awhile my husband, Andy, and I make an effort to step out of our routines and remember why we chose to live in this chaotic, wonderful uproar of a city–and this month seemed like a good time to take advantage of one of the most festive places in the world.<p>When the city puts on its …

Twenty-five years ago today, 28 people jumped off a bridge in New Zealand in the first ever organised bungee jump. To mark the anniversary we pick the world's best adrenaline dives<p>Have you ever done a bungee jump? Tell us about it in the comments below or share a video of your experience via …

By Kristen McKenzie, HotelsCombined.com<p>Here at the HotelsCombined office, we've all gotten pretty used to staring at stunning hotel images -- with over 400,000 hotels in our database, sorting through scenic pics of luxury villas and infinity-edge pools has become standard daily fare.<p>However, there …

A new meta-analysis examines "inspiratory muscle training."<p>When I was a kid preparing for one of my first ever track meets, my family was invited to dinner at the home of a colleague of my dad's who had been an Olympic 800-meter runner for Ghana (he qualified for the 1980 Games but didn't get to …

Several studies confirm the basic finding, but differ in their explanations.<p>A half dozen years ago a marathoning psychologist named Robert Deaner began publishing papers (find them here) that seemed to show women athletes are less competitive, on average, than male athletes. A number of his studies …

Strengthening foot and hip external rotator muscles will help ease pain.<p><i>Hi Dr. Roberts-</i><p><i>I was diagnosed with patellofemoral syndrome about eight weeks ago. The pain developed around the right side of my knee cap and right lower thigh area. I understand that patellofemoral syndrome in my case means</i> …

The key is to run by how you feel on race day.<p><i>Sandra asks: I’m running my first marathon in</i> <i>Cleveland</i> <i>this May, and I’m wondering if you have any tips on pacing. How fast should I start? Should I use the Pace Team?</i><p>Excellent choice in races, Sandra, and a great question too! My racing philosophy is a …

I usually run on an empty stomach in the early morning.<p><i>Hello,</i><p><i>I am 42 years old and just started running about three months ago. I try to train at least two or three times a week with a half-hour run. I ran my first 5K in December and finished in 26:29. I only have time to train when I get up at</i> …

How to breathe while running to avoid exhaustion and side stitches.<p><i>Hi! I'm a new runner and I'm experiencing a problem with controlling my breathing. Though I don't feel any soreness or pain in my legs, in about 200 meters, it gets incredibly hard to breathe. It feels like my lungs are resisting</i> …

Loss of a menstrual cycle during training is a result of an energy deficit.<p><i>Dear Sports Doc,</i><p><i>I trained for and ran my first full marathon this past spring. Before training for the marathon I had run 2 half-marathons and consistently maintained my weekly mileage. However, while training for the</i> …

Here's why you may be experiencing mid-season fatigue--and how to overcome it.<p><i>I'm training for my fourth marathon this fall and attempting to improve my time. This season I'm struggling with lack of energy and strength in my workouts. The reason I'm writing is that it's lasted for several weeks</i> …

New study of Kenyan youth suggests it might be their extreme thinness.<p>If you were parent to a 14-year-old American boy with a BMI of 15.5, the neighbors would whisper about neglect, and possibly report you to Child & Family Services. In Kenya, on the other hand, your home might be considered an …

Got an upcoming race? Here's how to stick with your training plan through extreme weather.<p><i>I live on the East Coast, and I'm training for a half-marathon this summer. I don't do well in the heat, and we're in a heat wave this week. Do you have any tips for running in this energy-sucking heat?</i> …